Trigger point dry needling

Trigger point dry needling

Trigger point dry needling (TDN) is a technique used by Physical Therapists in which a thin needle is inserted into irritated muscle tissue, or myofascial trigger points. Myofascial trigger points contain increased levels of chemicals that cause pain and affect the tissue's normal cellular function resulting in decreased blood flow, soreness, and poor muscle function/recruitment. This can sometimes be the…

Probably the most common question we get asked. Heat or Ice?? I’m always somewhat non-committal with my answer because of this. My usual response is try both and do what feels better! I have read about a few modalities being developed/studied that try to work with the body’s natural anti-inflammatory response for acute injuries. One in particular had to do with e-stim for muscle activation to support lymphatic flow. As with any new techniques it will be a while for this to become more mainstream!

Another myth busting video with physiotherapist, Dr. Bahram Jam [D.Sc.PT, M.PHTY, B.Sc.PT, FCAMT] sharing the evidence behind the use of ice or heat for pain, swelling, or inflammation after soft tissue injuries. Read his article about it here: bit.ly/2sT59iF